Settings doesn’t work.

[Me61]

Versa 3 that I received as a replacement for my defective Ionic doesn’t seem to work either. I go into the settings on the Fitbit ok but it won’t let me make any changes. It is stuck on dim display setting and push button to wake. Fitbit seems to have really gone into the toilet ever since google took over. I don’t think I will be wasting any more of my money on this crap. 

[JohnnyRow]

Sounds like you are in Sleep Mode, and it is acting just the way it is supposed to be acting in Sleep Mode.  Go to Quick Settings to get out of Sleep Mode.  Or if you really are convinced it is junk, there are probably people who would love a gift of a Versa 3 that is working correctly.

Versa 3 manual (pdf) 

[Me61]

Thanks Johnny. My bad. This is my third Fitbit and I have never heard of sleep mode before. Thanks for the education.

Kevin Blackett

[JohnnyRow]

I don't think Ionic or previous models had Sleep Mode.  Some of the Quick Settings (also Screen Wake) can get turned on accidentally.  Sleep Mode can be useful set automatically to go on or off by schedule or manually in Quick Settings.  As you found out, it does a few functions to prevent interruptions while sleeping.  I never use it myself but suppose it could be useful for some.

[Me61]

Yes, as I found out it was turned on accidentally. I think it is probably a good idea. It would conserve battery usage during the night because the display only lights with the side button pushed.

Kevin Blackett

[Guy_]

Hi @Me61 - you can set a sleep mode schedule in the watch Settings, quiet modes to have it in sleep mode at night.

This has the advantage of it not staying on accidentally during every day.

[Me61]

Yes thank you. Someone has already informed me about this. It somehow got turned on accidentally. None of my other Fitbits had this function. I have it figured out now.

Kevin Blackett